hagel will be there for you. finally, chuck represents the bipartisan tradition that we need more of in washington. for his independence and commitment to consensus, he has earned the respect of national security and military leaders. in the senate, i came to admire his courage and judgment, his willingness to speak his mind even if it was not popular, even if it divides the conventional wisdom. that is exactly this. i want my national security team. recognition when it comes to the defense of our country, we are not democrats or republicans, we are americans. each of us has a responsibility. to be guided not by the interest of our party, or the president, even, but by the interest of our country. chuck, i think you for agreeing to serve once more in the interest of our country. now, while i am on the subject of patriots, let me say a few words about john brennan. john brennan, the men and women of the cia, they will have one of the most skilled intelligence professionals. smart and strength that he claims comes